Canon G16 vs Nikon AW130

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G16 vs Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and AW130 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the AW130 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G16 grades versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the AW130.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and AW130 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and AW130.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon AW130 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older G16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.